The Return of Light joker's definitions

throwback

something reminiscent of the past.

The Seattle underground is a throwback to the early days of the city.

by The Return of Light Joker July 2, 2008

quote mining

The repeated use of quotes out of context in order to skew or contort the meaning of a passage or speech by an author on a controversial subject.

Conservatives have a reputation for quote mining and other ways of taking things out of context.

by The Return of Light Joker January 27, 2009

loogie

a wad of mucus that is coughed up and spit

some punk tried hock a loogie at a homeless guy and in the end they got into a fist fight and were both arrested.

by The Return of Light Joker September 7, 2009

rumor mill

the source of rumors, especially rumors that appear to be deliberately passed along

Sometimes rumor mills get out of hand. (example of rumor mill)

by The Return of Light Joker August 21, 2010

seven year itch

1. an urge to commit infidelity during one's seventh year of
marriage

2. any major dissatisfaction with a marriage

He's got the seven year itch and expects me to give him advice.

by The Return of Light Joker April 4, 2008

pull rank

to overwhelm with ones authority, to be officiously arrogant

In office, he pretty much pulled rank every time something significant happened. (example of pull rank)

by The Return of Light Joker July 28, 2009

soft spot

a sentimental fondness or affection

He seems to have a soft spot for ferrets.

by The Return of Light Joker July 26, 2009